Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2025

Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2025 is now open for entries!

Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2025: The Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2025, art competition organised by Loewe Foundation, recently announced for entries represents the eighth edition of this international award, dedicated to celebrating the highest standards of craftsmanship.

Short description

The Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2025, art competition organised by Loewe Foundation, recently announced for entries represents the eighth edition of this international award, dedicated to celebrating the highest standards of craftsmanship.

The prize seeks to honor artisans whose artistic vision and innovative approach redefine the future of craft. Originating from Loewe’s roots as a collective craft workshop established in 1846, this annual competition underscores the cultural significance of craftsmanship and its evolving role in modern society.

This initiative by the Loewe Foundation continues to elevate the craft field, providing a prestigious platform for artisans to share their work with a broader audience and inspiring future generations of craftspeople to pursue excellence and innovation in their creations.

The selection process is rigorous, with a distinguished panel of artists, essayists, and curators evaluating submissions based on originality, artistic vision, technical proficiency, material excellence, and innovative value. This esteemed panel is tasked with identifying up to 30 finalists whose works embody the spirit of the prize—merging tradition with contemporary innovation. The prize not only highlights individual achievements but also fosters a global appreciation for the transformative power of craft.

The winning and shortlisted works to be exhibited in Madrid in the Spring of 2025.

Who may enter?

This competition is open to professional artisans aged 18 and older from any nationality.

Prize:

The winner of the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2025 will receive a cash award of 50,000 euros. Additionally, the shortlisted and winning works will be exhibited and featured in an accompanying catalogue in Madrid in Spring 2025. Two special mentions will each receive 5,000 euros.